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Kerkyra Island in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Kerkyra Island in May and see if it is worth visiting.
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May

Weather in Kerkyra Island in May 2024

Good Weather
Mild
☀️
Sunny
Are you considering a trip to Kerkyra Island in May? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +21°C and about 15 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 3 rainy days and 30 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+21°C
Avg. max. temperature
+9°C
Min.
+33°C
Max.
30 mm
Total precipitation
71%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
15 ☀️
Sunny Days
13 ⛅️
Cloudy
3 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Kerkyra Island has good weather in May.

Average temperature in Kerkyra Island in May

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Kerkyra Island for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in May is +22°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +25°C during the day and a minimum of +12°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 15% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +22°C to +24°C.

Is Kerkyra Island warm or cold in May?

Kerkyra Island is typically mild in May.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +17°C to +21°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +13°C to +16°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Kerkyra Island:

Climate in Kerkyra Island in May

Kerkyra Island weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+17°C+21°C+25°C
Min. temperature
+4°C+9°C+13°C
Max. temperature
+29°C+33°C+36°C
Rainfall
55 mm30 mm17 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
73%71%67%
Air pressure
1012 HPa1012 HPa1011 HPa
Sunny days
111522
Cloudy days
14136
Rainy days
532
Snowy days
000

May weather is still as good as in April. It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +17°C to +21°C during the day. As May arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 55 mm to 30 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 73% to 71%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 1 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in May, from 11 to 15.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in June as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Kerkyra Island in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Kerkyra Island is gradually increasing during May, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Kerkyra Island based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in May stands at 13%, leading to total precipitation of around 13 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 9 mm, which is considered light rain. Kerkyra Island is amazing in May with as little as 4 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Kerkyra Island wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 40% chance of precipitation and 235 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 7 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last May in Kerkyra Island?

This is the weather in Kerkyra Island in May 2023:
1 May
☁️
+22°C
2 May
🌧️
+17°C
3 May
☁️
+17°C
4 May
☀️
+21°C
5 May
☀️
+22°C
6 May
☁️
+20°C
7 May
☁️
+23°C
8 May
☁️
+21°C
9 May
☀️
+24°C
10 May
☀️
+20°C
11 May
☀️
+22°C
12 May
☀️
+21°C
13 May
☀️
+21°C
14 May
☁️
+21°C
15 May
☀️
+23°C
16 May
☀️
+22°C
17 May
☀️
+23°C
18 May
☁️
+23°C
19 May
☀️
+21°C
20 May
☀️
+23°C
21 May
☀️
+23°C
22 May
☀️
+22°C
23 May
☀️
+23°C
24 May
☀️
+22°C
25 May
☀️
+24°C
26 May
☀️
+24°C
27 May
☀️
+25°C
28 May
☀️
+25°C
29 May
🌧️
+22°C
30 May
☀️
+23°C
31 May
☀️
+24°C
In May 2023 Kerkyra Island had 22 sunny days, 7 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +22°C, with an absolute maximum of +25°C and a minimum of +17°C. The average humidity was 68%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 16%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Kerkyra Island climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Kerkyra Island in May has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1991 (+20°C) and the highest in 2003 (+27°C). The driest year was 1988 with only 1 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 102 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kerkyra Island in May:

Is May a good time to visit Kerkyra Island?

May is a really good time to go to Kerkyra Island. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Kerkyra Island.

Can you sunbathe in Kerkyra Island in May?

May has mild temperatures in Kerkyra Island. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Kerkyra Island rainy in May?

Kerkyra Island is usually dry in May. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Kerkyra Island in May?

The amount of sunny days in Kerkyra Island during May varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Other cities in Greece

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Monthly weather in Kerkyra Island

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Kerkyra Island, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.